Category Overview
ESD Supplies for Controlled Environments
Static Control Products for EPAs, Electronics Assembly & Cleanroom Operations
Grounding ESD Verification EPA Compliance
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) control is essential wherever sensitive electronics, microelectronics, or semiconductor devices are manufactured, handled, or inspected. This category includes ESD supplies used to build and maintain an ESD Protected Area (EPA), including products for grounding, charge dissipation, floor and work-surface control, and verification/testing. Effective ESD control is a system—products work together with procedures and training.
Best suited for: electronics assembly, semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing, optics and precision instrumentation, repair/rework stations, and controlled environments that require both contamination control and static control.
Personnel grounding
→ Wrist straps, foot grounding, and cords
Worksurface control
→ ESD mats and grounded workstations
Verification & compliance
→ Testers and program validation tools
Selection Guide
How to build a practical ESD control system
Start with the fundamentals—grounding and verified connections—then add worksurface/floor control and packaging/handling products as needed. The best ESD programs combine the right products with repeatable procedures and routine testing.
Why ESD control requires a complete system (not one product)
ESD events can cause immediate device failure or latent damage that reduces reliability. Controlling ESD is not just about wearing a wrist strap—effective programs address personnel, work surfaces, floors, equipment grounding, packaging, and verification testing. Environmental conditions such as humidity also influence static risk.
- Personnel grounding: wrist straps and footwear provide controlled dissipation paths
- Worksurface control: ESD mats and grounded benches reduce charge buildup
- Flooring systems: supports footwear grounding and reduces tribocharging
- Verification: routine testing ensures the system is working as intended
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using ESD products without grounding them (no path = no control)
- Skipping verification (assumptions replace data)
- Ignoring footwear/floor interactions
- Allowing non-ESD materials into EPAs without controls
Quick match: ESD product direction by need
| Your need | Common ESD direction | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Operator grounding at benches | Wrist straps + grounded cords | Provides controlled dissipation path for personnel. |
| ESD-controlled work area surfaces | ESD bench mats + grounding points | Reduces charge buildup and protects assemblies. |
| Standing / movement in EPAs | Foot grounding + ESD floor systems | Supports personnel grounding during movement. |
| Program compliance and routine checks | Testers and verification tools | Confirms the system is working (data-driven control). |
Best-practice ESD program fundamentals (facility view)
- Define the EPA: post boundaries and control materials entering the area.
- Ground everything intentionally: personnel, surfaces, and tools need verified paths.
- Test routinely: daily/shift checks for personnel, scheduled checks for mats and floors.
- Train and audit: ESD is behavioral; SOP compliance drives outcomes.
- Manage humidity when applicable: low RH increases static risk and particle attraction.
For the fastest recommendation, be ready to share: your EPA scope, whether you need personnel grounding, worksurface/floor control, or verification testing—and the environment type (electronics, cleanroom, lab).
Need help selecting?
Talk to an ESD specialist
Email Sales@SOSsupply.com or call (214) 340-8574 for help building an ESD control system aligned to your facility and workflow.